Denominations

The nucleus of the church’s vocation is to join the Spirit in giving communion in Christ to others, in the form of new Christian communities, for t...

The Denominations Comparison pamphlet compares 12 Christian denominations and what they believe on different topics. It includes a "Family Tree of ...

The practical and theological development of eighteenth-century Methodism. This second edition of Richard P. Heitzenrater's groundbreaking survey o...

Walking Humbly, Doing Justice relates to Paragraph 162 of  The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church . This paragraph expresses the con...

This basic, fully illustrated manual for congregational leaders explains how to prepare the sanctuary and its furnishings for the celebration of wo...

Methodism started out as a missional alternative to establishment Christianity, but is now like the establishment Christianity it once critiqued. I...

The standard resource on the structure and programs of The United Methodist Church An indispensable guide for all United Methodists-especially past...

In the Methodist lexicon, 'conference' refers to a body of preachers (and later, of laity as well) that exercises legislative, judicial, and execut...

Asserting that the "return to Wesley" that is represented in the Quadrilateral is "intellectually wrongheaded," William J. Abraham argues that the ...

Broken bodies mend. Depressed minds heal. Storm-tossed cities rebuild. Troubled institutions recover. Churches experience renewal. So why not the M...

The history of Wesleyan family of churches doctrines The history of Wesleyan family of churches doctrines What are our core beliefs?  Doctrinal Sta...

In a time when the United Methodist Connectional System is being questioned throughout the denomination, this volume explains the roots of the syst...

The lifeblood of the United Methodist is passion rather than organizational neatness, entrepreneurial freedom rather than denominational restraint,...

Born at a time of intense religious controversy, Anglicanism was marked from the start by an ability to hold opposing Catholic and Protestant tende...

In recent decades there has a growing trend, particularly in Charismatic Anglican churches, towards abandoning formal liturgical worship. Influence...

Justification is not just one word among many, but a central reality for which Christians are thankful to God. Consequently, a faithful understandi...

The Baptist Story is a narrative history of a diverse group of people spanning over four centuries, living among distinct cultures on separate con...

Readings in Baptist History compiles four centuries of notable religious documents, from John Smyth’s “The Character of the Beast” in 1609 all the ...

Short essays on the major doctrines which have formed the foundations of Southern Baptist life and thought.

In 'And Nothing But the Truth' you will learn how you can be a part of the new revolution of religious freedom sweeping our country. And you will d...

This easy-to-use, non-biased resource guide to all the major denominations in the US includes a summary of doctrinal beliefs, and is perfect for th...

Do you ever wonder what the difference is between one denomination and another? Why are there so many kinds of Baptist or Presbyterian or Lutheran ...

How to start and grow contextual churches using the Fresh Expressions approach. What form of church does your context need?

What does the evangelical movement stand for? In the twenty-first century the term has become highly contested. In August 2024, the Fellowship of E...

Baptists have a rich history of spiritual formation that many modern Baptists pull from unknowingly. In the 21st century, Baptists lean on centurie...

Recent scholarship suggests a significant difference between the structures of TEC (The Episcopal Church) and the Church of England through the inf...

There is an acute lack of a theology of worship in Baptist Russian-speaking contexts, with the ramifications of the Tsarist, and later Soviet, pers...

Unpack and explore the differences and origins of 11 key Christian denominations with Christian Denominations Made Easy. How are Catholic and Ortho...

The story of the remarkable rise of the Iranian church, despite fierce persecution, as Iranians grow disillusioned with Islam.

A way of life: embracing grace, seeking holiness, building connections.United Methodist people long to love God and serve their neighbors. Unrelent...

Situated at the pivotal intersection of the departure of Jesus Christ and the arrival of the Holy Spirit, Acts and Paul s Letters: The Gospel to th...

In this collection of essays scholars representative of a number of Nonconformist traditions reflect thematically on Nonconformistsa life and witne...

Journeying to Justice provides the very first comprehensive appraisal of the tumultuous journey towards equity and reconciliation amongst British a...

Presbyterianism is good for you! This short introduction shows the value of Presbyterianism to your spiritual well-being as a layperson in the chur...

The nations were calling. A theology of cooperation was formalizing. Best business practices of the day were refining. A denominational conscience ...

At just over a century old, the Pentecostal Movement accounts for over 500 million believers worldwide and continues to grow. Still, confusion abou...

Welcome to the Orthodox Church—its history, theology, worship, spirituality, and daily life. This friendly guide provides a comprehensive introduc...